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Operation for Rectal Prolapse (Ripstein)

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Abstract

This operation is indicated for the management of a complete prolapse of the rectum.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. Clinical Surgery, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, 10016, USA

    Jameson L. Chassin MD (Professor, Chairman)

  2. Department of Surgery, New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens, Main Street at Booth Memorial Avenue, Flushing, NY, 11355, USA

    Jameson L. Chassin MD (Professor, Chairman)

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Chassin, J.L. (1994). Operation for Rectal Prolapse (Ripstein). In: Operative Strategy in General Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-4169-8_52

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